Many different surgical specialties and disciplines, including urology, plastic surgery, and neurosurgery, have adopted social media to enhance their educational programs, technical training, and research opportunities. 1-3This article explores the impact of communication platforms, primarily social media, on surgical training, while also examining the related benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations. Surgical training has long relied on traditional methods, such as didactic lectures, hands-on experiences, and mentoring by experienced surgeons. It has been shown that social media rarely negatively influences applicants’ perceptions of a program, so creating and maintaining social media platforms are likely worthwhile for residency programs. Communication Platforms during COVID-19Many surgical disciplines also have been using social media as a recruiting tool since before the pandemic.

Source: New York Times August 09, 2023 15:08 UTC